The Prince of Wales and his wife Camilla are in Kilkenny this afternoon.
They've visited Kilkenny Castle and are heading to a number of businesses this afternoon.
Crowds gathering for #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/mp2Yp9rFxf
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The royal couple arrived by helicopter to Kilkenny Castle where hundreds of people were waiting to greet them.
Prince Charles offered some home brewed tonic. Politely declined after a sniff #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/5LSdqBjaHi
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After visiting a farmers market - and turning down a shot of garlic tonic from one - they made their way inside Kilkenny Castle.
There the King met the Prince - as Henry Shefflin introduced Charles to hurling.
BREAKING: Prince Charles has signed for the Kilkenny hurlers #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/qKQfnxpivn
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Prince Charles' speech also talked about bringing Ireland and the UK closer together and he hopes his visits can help to do that.
This afternoon they're visiting a number of businesses around Kilkenny - before heading for the Curragh
Sean Defoe reports from Kilkenny.
